posterior plastron-carapace bridge

posterior bridge struct

A keratinized plate or shell structure (posterior plastron-carapace bridge) found in turtles and other reptiles, providing external protection.

Type Organ
Parent Structure plastron-carapace bridge
Latin Name posterior bridge struct

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the posterior plastron-carapace bridge?
A keratinized plate or shell structure (posterior plastron-carapace bridge) found in turtles and other reptiles, providing external protection.
What is the Latin name for the posterior plastron-carapace bridge?
The Latin name for the posterior plastron-carapace bridge is posterior bridge struct.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.